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Tourism

Saudi Wants More Female Travelers, But Admits to a ‘Perception’ Problem

Saudi Tourism Authority's Fahd Hamidaddin spoke about changing perceptions being a key part of his job.

Josh Corder | 20 hours ago

Tourism

What Do Indian Tourists Want? We Asked 5 Hotel Brands – India Report

Due to close proximity, the nations of Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan witness significant tourism from India. With preferences of Indian travelers changing, boutique properties are reaching out with diverse offerings to attract this tourism segment.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 day ago

Tourism

These Are the Countries To Watch in Europe’s Tourism Recovery

Sun, savings, and sports are all factors driving Europe’s tourism recovery.

Elizabeth Casolo | 1 day ago

Airlines

2 Cities For The Price of 1: Portugal Turns Stopover Passengers into Tourists

TAP Air Portugal is one of a growing list of airlines encouraging transit passengers to explore the country during a long-haul layover. New figures show tens of thousands of travelers took the company up on its offer last year.

Gordon Smith | 2 days ago

Business Travel

World Cup Tickets Will Go to Corporations, Not Fans

The visitor profile for World Cup 2026 is trending toward corporate group travelers. Individual tourists are being left out.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 days ago

Tourism

Disney Theme Parks: Strong Attendance But Signs of a Reset

Theme park attendance is normalizing after record highs, but Disney eyes cruises as a major growth area with heavy investment planned.

Jesse Chase-Lubitz | 3 days ago

Tourism

The Gulf Countries’ Visa Is Coming. Will It Be Enough to Land Taylor Swift?

A GCC unified visa could prompt many things, including some fleeting visits by superstars.

Josh Corder | 3 days ago

Tourism

Maldives Minister Urges Indians to Visit As India Moves from Top Source Market to 6th

The Maldivian tourism minister's plea to Indian visitors highlights the critical role tourism plays in the country's economic framework. It also speaks volumes about India's outbound tourism potential.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 days ago

Airlines

Riyadh Air to Sell Package Holidays to and From Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Air is expected to play a key role in driving tourism to and from Saudi Arabia.

Josh Corder | 3 days ago

Tourism

U.S. Tourism CEOs Get Paid

Today's podcast looks at tourism CEO pay, Spirit Air's industry complaints, and Expedia's tech outage.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 days ago